With regard to the gospel they are enemies, but with regard to the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. Truth to Learn The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are God’s beloved people whom He will rescue one day. Behind the Words The word translated,...
Romans 8:31 – Powerful Loving Father
What then shall we say to these things? If God is for us, who is against us? Truth to Learn God is powerful and is watching over us, His children. Behind the Words “For” is translated from huper, which primarily means “over” or “above.” Figuratively, however, it means “for”...
Romans 8:5 – What Do You Think?
For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit, the things of the Spirit. Truth to Learn What we think about is demonstrated by our actions. Behind the Words The words “who live”...
Romans 1:3 – Son of a King
concerning His Son, who was born of the seed of David according to flesh, Truth to Learn Jesus, the focus of the gospel message, the Christ, the Messiah, is descended from King David. Behind the Words The words “was born” come from the Greek, “tou genomenou” which means “the...
2 Peter 1:2 – Abundant Peace
According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in sanctification of the Spirit to obedience and sprinkling of the blood of Jesus Christ: Grace and peace be multiplied to you. Truth to Learn Peace with God comes from complete knowledge of Him. Behind the Words Some translations use the...
2 Thessalonians 2:9 – Counterfeit Miracles
The coming of the lawless one is according to the working of Satan, with all power and signs and lying wonders, Truth to Learn Miracles do not prove that someone is “from God.” Behind the Words The word translated “coming” is parousia, the same word used in the previous...
2 Thessalonians 1:12 – His Glory!
so that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ will one day receive all the glory and all the praise that is due to...
1 Corinthians 3:8 – Unity and Individuality
Now he who plants and he who waters are one, and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor. Truth to Learn The work of ministry is a team effort, but the rewards given will be based on individual effort. Behind the Words “One” is translated...
2 Thessalonians 1:12 – His Glory!
that the name of our Lord Jesus Christ may be glorified in you, and you in Him, according to the grace of our God and the Lord Jesus Christ. Truth to Learn Jesus Christ will one day receive all the glory and all the praise that is due to Him...
Romans 11:28 – Not Your Enemies
Romans 11:28 - Not Your Enemies Concerning the gospel they are enemies for your sake, but concerning the election they are beloved for the sake of the fathers. Truth to Learn The descendants of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob are God’s beloved people whom He will rescue one day. Behind the...